Welcome to the Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center of Princeton

Skin problems range from cosmetic (e.g., facial wrinkles, leg veins, acne scars and undesired tattoos) to severe and life-threatening conditions such as skin cancer. The range of therapeutic methods used also varies, and includes microscopically-controlled cancer surgery (Mohs), laser therapy, cryotherapy (freezing), chemotherapy, immunotherapy and cosmetic therapies such as botulinum toxin injections (Botox®), peels and collagen/restylane injections.

Our Specialties Include:

Mohs Surgery: In our Mohs Surgery Unit we treat basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and some more unusual skin tumors, including some early melanomas. Malignant melanoma or a "cancerous mole" is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a dark colored spot or bump on your skin and slowly enlarges.

Although the official name for the procedure is Mohs micrographic surgery, we prefer the shortened version of Mohs surgery. The surgery is performed as follows: the skin that is suspicious for cancer is treated with a local anesthetic so there is no pain in the area. To remove most of the visible skin cancer, the tumor is scraped using a sharp instrument called a curette. A thin piece of tissue is then removed surgically around the scraped skin and carefully divided into pieces that will fit on a microscope slide. The edges are marked with colored dyes; a careful map or diagram of the removed tissue is made; and the tissue is frozen by the technician.

At the end of Mohs surgery, you will be left with a surgical wound. This wound will be dealt with in one of several ways. The several options will be discussed with you in order to provide the best possible cosmetic results without disguising the small possibility of a recurrence.

Collagen/Restylane: Collagen and hyaluronic acid are used as soft tissue fillers that can be injected into the skin to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, plump lips, fill out hollow cheeks, improve scars, elevate deep folds, and repair various facial imperfections. The provide a means of achieving a smoother more youthful appearance with little pain or inconvenience and maximum safety.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar (frown) lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity in adult patients aged 65 years or less.

Hyperhidrosis / Liposuction: Hyperhidrosis is a condition where your body produces more perspiration than is needed to cool the body and maintain appropriate body temperature. This means excessive sweating even in cool temperatures and without physical exertion. Stress can aggravate the condition, but the sweating can occur with or without stress. Axillary Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating under the arms, is a problem that can lead to extreme anxiety and self-consciousness. Bromhidrosis or osmodrosis are related problems in which underarm odor, with or without excessive sweating, is the main problem.

Superficial liposuction is a relatively new procedure for treating axillary hyperhidrosis, using a one-time process performed under local anesthesia. It is a safe, minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis, and it has a very high success rate. The procedure actually removes the sweat glands in the armpits using a liposuction cannula.

Facial / Chemical Peels: Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. A chemical solution is applied to the skin which causes it to separate, peel off, and allows new skin to regenerate. The new skin is smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin, and may also be more even in color.

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